Cryptoquote Spoiler – 05/12/18

“The greatest love is a mother’s, then a dog’s, then a sweetheart’s.”   —   Polish Proverb

(Maybe a dad’s love comes in fourth???  I’m sure that mom takes the cake, but dear old dad should come in second.  But, this is an old proverb, from the old country.  Our first from Poland, since I’ve been posting these spoilers.  Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms out there!  Living, or otherwise.  Be well and do good, friends.)   —   YUR

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Jumble Spoiler – 05/12/18

Visual Description:  Sibling quibbling.

TUYHO  =  YOUTH,  SBNIO  =  BISON,  KARYEB  =  BAKERY,  TUTWIO  =  OUTWIT   —   Giving us:  YOTBNKYOT

Clue/Question:  When her brother tied her shoes together, he was being a – – –

Answer:  “KNOTTY“ BOY

(Groans all around?  But, of course!  A good stinky pun is supposed to elicit some groans.  That’s how you know it’s a good pun!  There were no new clue words today, though all of the jumbles came up as new.  For me, “karyeb” was the toughest solve.  For a minute, I thought I might have to back into it, but it came to me.  I was toying with “breaky” for a bit, but I was certain that Billy Ray Cyrus had nothing to do with today’s Jumble.

The answer letter layout was a splendid jumble!  I don’t think it gave anything away.  The quotation marks, and the second word being three letters long, gave me all I needed.  I liked the play on naughty.

The cartoon was cute.  Little miss sunshine vs. young master mega-death.  And, Abba in the middle.  Maybe I should start critiquing Jeff’s drawings for their religious symbolism?!  Nah!  I’d rather keep things light and pithy.  Be well and do good, friends.)   —   YUR

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